Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W550

Here, we are matching up the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W550, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was released 14 months after the W550 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 4G grades versus the W550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G enjoys physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony W550 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony W550 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G compared to the W550.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and W550 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 4G and W550.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 4G should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.